LAKE GROVE, NY – On Sunday, February 18th, the not-for-profit organization Specialized Autism Support and Information (SASI) hosted a grand opening event at their new office and resource center in Lake Grove. Suffolk County Legislator S...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – As the newly empaneled Sandy Recovery Assessment Task Force gathered for its first meeting this morning, a man from Lindenhurst walked into the room. He is still dealing with the aftermath of the historic 2012 superst...

(Hauppauge, NY); As a result of 2018 Legislative re-organization, Legislator Monica R. Martinez was appointed Chairwoman to the Public Safety Committee at the Suffolk County Legislature for the 2018-2020 Legislative term.

Suffolk Legislator Kara Hahn seeks to expand influenza deaths data collection by County to include both children and adults for a fuller understanding of the deadly virus’ threat and impact locally.

HAUPPAUGE, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, along with Legislators Tom Muratore and Kara Hahn, honored Police Officers Jon-Erik Negron and Michael Schneider of the 6th preci...

SOUND BEACH, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, in conjunction with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and the Sound Beach Civic Association, will be hosting a Narcan training class on Monday, February 12th at 7:30 PM at t...

Legislator Tom Muratore’s staff was recently on hand to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Kiddie Academy in Farmingville. The event included a tour of the state-of-the-art facility, located on North Ocean Avenue. Services include daycare for ...

Legislator Tom Cilmi joined Pack 38 to discuss his role as a Suffolk County Legislator and answer questions about local government. The meeting was part of the Scout’s “Building a Better World” merit badge requirement.

(Fort Salonga, NY)… Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta and Charlie Reichert, owner of several Suffolk County IGA markets announced that Mr. Riechert will donate the five cent bag fee from his Fort Salonga and East Northport IGAs to ...

Smithtown,NY)…Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta recently congratulated Joshua Wittof Boy Scout Troop 125 for achieving the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.He is also the fourth scout on his street tobecome an Eagle Scout.

Greenlawn, NY – Vaping is now on the rise, drawing major concern throughout our County. With a lack of education and information on this alarming trend, the vaping industry is now targeting our high schools and middle schools to expand their mar...

It is an honor to serve as your Suffolk County Legislator, and as I enter into my 4th term I will continue to provide leadership in our county government by prioritizing fiscal responsibility, public safety, and protecting our quality of lif...

MOUNT SINAI, NY – From February 1st to March 1st, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is partnering with Long Island Care for a pet food drive at her office in Mount Sinai. Donations for all pets including those with paws, fins, wings, tails, hoofs, and...

I don’t think it would be a stretch to say that faith in our political system is low. In fact, ask most voters what they think of politicians and I am sure you won’t hear many nice things. There are a lot of reasons...

January 21, 2018 – On an unseasonably warm Januaryday, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) took the time to honor twobrothers from the Boy Scouts of America Troop 3 in Smithtown. Kieran and LiamMorse achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, t...

I strongly support Governor Cuomo’s proposal in the state budget to preserve the 800 acre Shoreham Woodlands. The coastal forest is a threatened landscape which contains rare, threatened, and endangered species. Clearing and developing this land...

(Brentwood, NY); Legislator Monica R. Martinez attended the 4th Annual NAACP Legacy Gala at the Brentwood Country Club in Brentwood on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The Legacy Gala hosted a wide variety of guests representing both local and national organiz...

Amityville, NY – Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory was on hand to celebrate the renaming of East Gate, a street off of Great Neck Road in Copiague, as “Everett E. Newman III Memorial Way” in memory ...

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — Helen Keller Services, founded in 1893, is celebrating its 125th anniversary of providing programs and services that enable individuals who are blind or visually-impaired to live, work, and thrive in the communities of their c...

(Brentwood, NY); Legislator Monica R. Martinezhosted the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Feed the Need event at Ross Park in Brentwood, NY on November 23rd, 2017. This year’s event was coordinatedby a variety of local organizations including Feed the Need Sou...

(Brentwood, NY); Legislator Monica R. Martinez presented a proclamation to two newly inducted Eagle Scouts, Gregory Adams Jr. and David Plocharczyk on January 6th and January 13th, respectively. To be bestowed the title of Eagle Scout is a rare and presti...

(Hauppauge, NY); Legislator Monica R. Martinez took the oath of office as Suffolk County Legislator of the Ninth Legislative District for the third consecutive term during the Suffolk County 2018 Re-Organizational Meeting on January 2, 2018 at the William...

(Brentwood, NY); Legislator Monica R. Martinez hosted her 2nd Annual Safe Trunk-or-Treat/ Harvest Festival in the parking lot of her District Office in Brentwood on October 31st, 2017. The festivities included music by La Fiesta Radio Station, a cotton ca...

(Central Islip, NY); Legislator Monica R. Martinez hosted her 4th Annual “Christmas in the Plaza” at the Central Islip Town Plaza on December 6th, 2017. The festivities included a number of incredible performances by local performers such as the Central I...

(Central Islip, NY); Legislator Monica R. Martinez led the press conference for the groundbreaking ceremony to the construction of a new and affordable housing complex for veterans on Sycamore Street in Central Islip on December 13, 2017. The housing proj...

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Sunday, January 14, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended an Eagle Scout Ceremony at Mount Sinai High School to honor Troop 1776’s newest Eagle Scout, James Anthony Snider. James is the first Eagle Scout f...

Huntington Station, NY - Every child has hopes and dreams. Mentoring brings caring adults together with children in need through safe and effective programs. By being a consistent adult presence in a young person’s life, mentors can he...

LegislatorTom Cilmi congratulated and presented certificates to members of the IslipBuccaneer Youth Football team.The fifthgrade boys won the Suffolk PAL Championship “Superbowl” in the ten-year-old division,defeatin...

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn joined the family and friends of new Eagle Scout Nicholas Carson during his Court of Honor held on Sunday, January 7, 2018. For his community service project, the Troop 427 Eagle planned and supervised the con...

Legislator Tom Muratore recently attended the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce meeting, held at the Grill in the Ville on Horseblock Road in Farmingville. Together with Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle, they swore in two new board members as...

Effective January 1, 2018 Suffolk County law requires stores to charge customers a minimum fee of 5 cents on carryout bags that are provided at retail stores. Please visit the Suffolk County Department of Health Services' "Bring Your Own Ba...

TheRepublican Caucus of the Suffolk County Legislature announced the selection of10th District Legislator Tom Cilmi as Minority Leader. Cilmi hasbeen a vocal proponent of changes to the County’s budget process, has advoc...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Suffolk County Legislator DuWayne Gregory was reelected to a fifth term as Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer at the Legislature’s organizational meeting, held Jan. 2 in Hauppauge.

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Suffolk County Legislators on Tuesday unanimously approved amendments to a little-known law that permits residential property owners to collect surplus funds from the auction sale of their owner-occupied residence.

The winter season is upon us, and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore would like to offer residents helpful tips in preparation of extreme cold weather and winter storms. “It is important to take simple precautionary measures to keep your fam...

HAUPPAUGE, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, December 19, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored the Miller Place Varsity Football Team for winning the Division IV Suffolk County Championship. Legislator Anker was joined...

Hauppauge, NY—A coalition including representation from labor, business, government and education joined together on Monday morning at the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge to highlight the upcoming effective date of Suffolk County&rsq...

MILLER PLACE, NY – Santa came early this year when new roof shingles were recently delivered to the historic William Miller House, located on North Country Road in Miller Place and one of Long Island’s oldest standing homes dating back...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – The Suffolk County Legislature will consider a resolution, sponsored by Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco, to create a public financing system for County elections. The bill sets strict limits on the amount of money that can...

Legislator Tom Muratore was recently invited to attend a special meeting at Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman Campus in Selden to introduce the Audi officials to Suffolk’s Automotive Technology Program.

December 8, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined SuffolkCounty Comptroller John Kennedy and Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter in recognizingDeputy Inspector Joseph Busweiler for his service to the Suffolk County PoliceDepartment. Af...

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn joined the family and friends of new Eagle Scout Joseph Rizzo during his Court of Honor held on Saturday, December 9, 2017. For his community service project, Rizzo planned and constructed an outdoor learning ...

RIVERHEAD, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, December 5, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Paul Koretzki and Bob Syzmanski, cross-country coaches from Shoreham-Wading River High School. Earlier this year, both coach...

MOUNT SINAI, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker has spearheaded the winter clean-up of the road medians along New York State Route 25A. Through a partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program (SLAP) and...

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Saturday, November 25th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined hundreds of students, parents, and faculty members at Mt. Sinai’s 7th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run. Coordinated by the high school&rsqu...

MOUNT SINAI, NY – Now through December 20th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker will be collecting non-perishable food items to help local families in need. All items will be donated to the food pantry at the Mt. Sinai Congregational Church t...

Long Island, NY - For the past four years, Nassau and Suffolk Counties have been working together to protect and improve our drinking water through the formation of the Long Island Commission on Aquifer Protection (LICAP). LICAP has reached an im...

Huntington, NY –As the Senate gains momentum with the tax overhaul plan, localgroups from across Long Island gather in opposition to the projecteddevastating impacts on Long Island residents. With the loss of property taxdeductions, the Wo...

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Friday, November 17, 2017, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Miller Place Fire Department at their 7th Annual EMS Stuff-A-Bus event. The event took place at the Miller Place Stop and Shop where the group coll...

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, November 21st, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker presented John Turner with a proclamation at the General Legislative Meeting in Hauppauge. John currently works at the Town of Brookhaven in the Division of Land Ma...

Amityville, NY – In an effort to ensure that veterans in the community are receiving all of the benefits they are deserving of and entitled to, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory recently hosted his second annual Veterans Service...

Legislators hoping to preserve one of the largest undeveloped tracts remaining in western Suffolk County yesterday approved appraisals for the 41 acre Gyrodyne property in Saint James. The move, cosponsored by the Legislature’s Environ...

The Suffolk County Legislature paid tribute to our local veterans last Thursday with their Annual Flag Raising Ceremony in front of the William H. Rogers Legislative Building in Hauppauge. Each year during the week of Veterans Day, the County Flag, signed...

Hauppauge, NY – Creative Director of First Company Pink, Linda Bonanno, came before the County’s Health Committee on Thursday to present on IR 1829, Declaring April 19th “Got Checked Day” in Suffolk County...

MIDDLE ISLAND, NY – On Saturday, November 11th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Longwood Alliance, the Middle Island Civic Association, local fire department, scout troops, and members of the Longwood community at Bartlett Pond ...

Suffolk Legislator Kara Hahn on Friday commemorated the dedication of a new "Flashover" training simulator at the County's Fire Academy in memory of fallen New York City and Setauket firefighter Joseph DiBernardo, Jr. who passed away in 2011 fro...

(WEST SAYVILLE, NY) - Suffolk County Legislator Bill Lindsay III was joined by his colleagues in the legislature, as well as New York State Senator Tom Croci and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone to break ground on the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL ...

LINDENHURST, NY, November 6, 2017: On Saturday, October 28, 2017, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey joined colleagues, friends and members of the community at the Lindenhurst Community Cares third annual Trunk or Treat event.

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco has announced that he will introduce new legislation that will give the Suffolk County Legislature oversight into how asset forfeiture funds are spent by Suffolk County’s law enfor...

Huntington, NY – Suffolk County Legislator William R.Spencer, M.D. was pleased to attend SeniorNet’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday topresent a proclamation to the group in recognition of their 18 years ofoutstanding communit...

ROCKY POINT, NY – On Saturday, October 28, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the grand opening celebration for the new Dunkin’ Donuts in Rocky Point. The new store is located in the business district across from St. Anthony of Padua Church, a...

On Sunday, over 1,700 runners representing 22 states, four countries and Suffolk County’s Legislature, sprinted to Patchogue to take part in the third annual Catholic Health Services’ Suffolk County Marathon. Fifth District L...

COPIAGUE, N.Y. – Five years have passed since Superstorm Sandy decimated shoreline communities, displaced families, and caused billions of dollars’ worth of damage, and some Suffolk residents are still struggling to put their lives back together.

Amityville, NY – Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory served as guest speaker at the October 24 dinner meeting of the Copiague Chamber of Commerce where he discussed issues facing the community, including opiate abuse, co...

(Smithtown, NY)…Members of the Greater Smithtown Chamber of Commerce, family members, Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta and Smithtown public officials welcomed Steve Mazelis at the grand opening of his new Gifts & Gardens at 40...

ROCKY POINT, NY – To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored local Vietnam veterans with special pins and proclamations at an appreciation breakfast on Sunday, October 22. Legislator Ank...

October 21, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy and Comptroller John Kennedy welcomed members of the local community to the St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center’s Annual Health Fair. Organized by the Medical Center’sCommunity Outreach Program, the fair is...

October 12, 2017 – On Thursday afternoon theMazelis family held a grand opening of their garden shop; Mazelis Gift &Gardens. The Mazelis family owns a well-known landscaping business in the area,and this store expands their gardening s...

Huntington, NY - Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer and Police Commissioner Tim Sini are holding a press conference tomorrow at the 2nd Police Precinct to provide the community with an update on several publi...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory, working in conjunction with County Executive Steve Bellone unveiled a new mobile app today that will provide access to drug addiction services for those nee...

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Saturday, October 21, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Boy Scout Troop 204 at the Miller Place High School for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony to recognize Jake Linkletter, Mathew Yonks, and Stephen Saric...

Northport, NY – It was a community effort to fund, design, build and coordinate the creation of the Information Booth now located in Northport’s Village Park. Positioned in the southeast section of the park to greet visitors, the booth...

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – In honor of School Board Recognition week, which begins on October 23rd, Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco gave Certificates of Recognition to the members of the Patchogue-Medford School Board to thank them for commitment to...

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Sunday, October 15, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Fire Safety Open House at the Miller Place Fire Department. The event included hands-on activities for kids, information about fire safety, burning demo...

On Sunday, October 1, Legislator McCaffrey and his office participated in the Annual Lindenhurst Rotary Oktoberfest, offering information on County services and greeting residents in the community. This was the 20th installation of the Oktoberfest.

On Thursday, October 5, 2017, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey attended a Pink Pumpkin Patch Festival at Babylon Town Hall with several colleagues from County and local government.The purpose of this event was to raise money and support for Breas...

On Saturday, October 7, 2017, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey attended the 3rd Annual Long Island Harvest Fest in Fireman’s Park in Lindenhurst Village.The event was hosted by the Lindenhurst Fire Department Chemical and Salvage Company #2 and featur...

On Saturday, September 30, Legislator McCaffrey celebrated the 95th birthday of Vincent Weckerle at a surprise party. Vincent Weckerle has served 60 years as a member of the Lindenhurst Fire Department, helped establish the Department’s first Re...

LINDENHURST, NY, October 17, 2017: On Tuesday, October 10, 2017, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey and his office hosted a one on one meeting with constituents to speak with them about community issues most important to them.

ROCKY POINT, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Rocky Point Historical Society for their 21st Annual Tea on Sunday, October 15th, at VFW Post 6249 in Rocky Point. The annual tea brought together historical society members and ...

ROCKY POINT, NY – On Sunday, October 22, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 will host a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. The event will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the VFW hall in Rocky Point (109 King Road, R...

RIDGE, NY – On Tuesday, October 10, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the members of the American Legion Auxiliary at Leisure Knoll to celebrate Adelaide Pinto’s 100th birthday. Adelaide has lived in Leisure Knoll for over 3...

HAUPPAUGE, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, October 3, the members of the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved Introductory Resolution 1679, sponsored by Legislator Sarah Anker. The resolution is a local law to ensu...

In honor of Christopher Columbus and Italian American Heritage, the OSIA State President Robert M Ferrito, Town of Huntington Supervisor and Council, and the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce hosted the Long Island Columbus day parade. Legislator Le...

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco presented a $1,000 donation to Long Island Head Start on Wednesday, October 11th. The money was raised at the annual Play for Peace Soccer Tournament that Calarco hosted in August. It will b...

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Wednesday, October 4, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and the North Shore Neighbors Breast Cancer Coalition hosted a tree lighting ceremony for the Pink Tree of Hope at Heritage Park. The tree will be illuminated with ...

Amityville, NY – Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory was on hand this past weekend to congratulate and present proclamations to two local residents, Erik Sattler and Liam Gargiulo, at their Eagle Scout award ceremonies.

Legislator Tom Cilmi (R-East Islip) announced that November will be declared “Military Career Month” in Suffolk County. The designation is intended to foster educational engagement with the military to help expose students to the vast ...

Red Light Camera Reports are being Manipulated to Provide Desired Safety Data Even as Accidents Increase in Many Locations Legislator Trotta asks NYS Attorney General to Investigate

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – On Saturday, August 12th the 9th Annual “Play for Peace” Tournament was held at the Patchogue-Medford Youth Soccer League’s fields on Sipp Avenue. More than 500 players, spectators, coache...

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – On Wednesday, July 12th, Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco attended a ceremony to dedicate a memorial to the sailors who lost their lives at sea, at the Lakeview Cemetery in Patchogue. Suffolk County gave $5,000 in ...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – On Friday, July 7th, Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco presented Certificates of Recognition to the winners of the “Middle School Kids Go to College” contest. The winners were recognized for thei...

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – On Saturday, July 8th, Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco attended the 17th Annual Garden Tour sponsored by the Patchogue Garden Club in the Community Garden in Patchogue with his wife Laura, and his children, Alma R...

October 1, 2017 – On the first day of October, with fall weather setting in, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) held yet another blood drive. At the St. James Day Festival, Legislator Kennedy set up shop with the New York Blood Center Blood ...

September 24, 2017 – Though it is late September, thesun is still beating down as if it were summer. Last Sunday, during our Indiansummer in Centereach, Legislator Kennedy was out in full force to collect bloodat the Centereach Day Fair. Th...

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – At the General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature on Wednesday, September 6th, Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco and his fellow Legislators presented a proclamation honoring retired 6th Precinct Inspector Wil...

Suffolk County, NY – LegislatorWilliam R. Spencer was happy to report back on Tuesday evening’s Suffolk County General Meeting, “We had a productive meeting and passed a number of important bills that will...

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – Deputy Presiding Officer Rob Calarco accepted a donation on behalf the Suffolk County Lions Club and the Suffolk County Legislature of over 100 children’s backpacks and school supplies. The donation was made ...

Legislator Tom Cilmi (Bay Shore, New York) joined Legislator Monica Martinez (Brentwood, New York) at ShopRite in Bay Shore to bag groceries as part of a “Help Bag Hunger” event held Wednesday, September 20th.

Suffolk County, NY – Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. was recently joined by Gold Star parents and family members, County Executive Steve Bellone, and organizations in support of our veterans to unveil theceremonial “Road ...

(HAUPPAUGE – NY) Legislation which was authored to withhold funds for two sober homes in Suffolk County was signed into law by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, on August 10, 2017. IR-577-17 was introduced to the legislature in June of 201...

Legislator Tom Cilmi (Bay Shore, New York) presented a check for $1,300 to Mondays at Racine Foundation founders Cynthia Sansone (right) and Rachel DeMolfetto (left). They were joined by Foundation Board members and staff.

September 16, 2017 – Last Saturday Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) had the opportunity to take part in the Smithtown Historical Society’s Heritage Country Fair. This yearly event serves as an occasion for the Smithtown Historic...

In the last few weeks we’ve seen a lot of suffering from unprecedented flooding and hardship in Texas and Florida. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have not only devastated homes, but have taken away a sense of predictability and safety. &...

In the continuing battle against the opiate and painkiller epidemic, County health officials will offer to the public a free Naloxone training session hosted by Suffolk Legislator Kara Hahn. The seminar will be held in Community Room A of the Co...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory has been appointed to the Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee of the National Association of Counties (NACo) for a one-year ter...

September 11, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) met with other county officials at the 4th Precinct on Monday for the 9/11 memorial. Two Boy Scouts, Kieran Morse and Bryan Sinclair chose to do their Eagle Scout Project to enhance th...

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, September 12, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Rhonda Klch, founder of the Equity First Foundation, to honor 23 women from across Long Island at the Second Annual Angel Awards at the Radisson Hotel in Haup...

CORAM, NY – On Monday, September 11th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker awarded the Davis Town Meeting House Society with a $5,000 grant check from the Suffolk County Legislature. The grant is a Suffolk County Legislative Omnibus Grant to a...

September 10, 2017 – While the NFL kickoff began last Sunday, Leslie Kennedy was deep into her season of saving lives. At the Nesconset Day Fair, the Legislator was out in full force, with her team to collect lifesaving blood. Mets tickets will ...

September 11, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined hundreds of members of the Commack community at Commack High School to commemorate those killed sixteen years ago in the 9/11 attacks. At 8:46 a.m., the first of four hijacked airplanes was f...

Selden, NY - Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore had a very busy weekend. This past Saturday, he attended the Sachem Sports Club Pep Rally at the PAL field in Holtsville (Top photo). Sunday, he celebrated the 100 year anniversary of women’s r...

September 8, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) had the opportunity to meet with local Marine Kristen Noviello before she leaves for her military duty. Noviello studied at Boston University, and enrolled in the Navy ROTC program. In ...

RIVERHEAD, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Wednesday, September 6th, the members of the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved Introductory Resolution 1664 to create a permanent Heroin and Opiate Advisory Panel. Suffolk Count...

Centerport, NY - The Harborfields and Smithtown varsity girls swim teams came together on Wednesday August 30th at the Centerport Yacht Club for a mile long pool swim to raise money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment thro...

CORAM, NY – On Saturday, August 26, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Davis Town Meeting House Society at their 5th Annual Yard Sale and Revolutionary War presentation. The event took place on the Great Lawn of the Davis Town Meet...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Moving ahead on his Budget Recovery Plan announced earlier this summer, Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory has filed a resolution calling on County Executive Steve Bellone to work with all County Departments, offices a...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – With the height of hurricane season quickly approaching, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory is reminding residents that now is the time to prepare for severe weather.

Suffolk County, NY – Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer was excited to join transportation advocate Paul Pressman and fellow Legislators on a special tour of the County bus system on Wednesday, August 23rd. The event, which was ...

Riverhead, N.Y. - Legislator Al Krupski has sponsored legislation that would freeze the automatic pay raises Suffolk County Legislators have automatically received since 1986. Currently, the automatic increase is 4% or the amount equal to the in...

August 25, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) & the Suffolk County Department of Real Estate safely secured the acquisition and preservation of the Hauppauge Springs property. Located across from the Suffolk County 4th Precinct and diagona...

Selden, NY - Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore and Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle recently co-sponsored the third Run The Farm 4 Mile Challenge marathon. This event took place at Bethel Hobbs Farm in Centereach, a local volunteer community ...

Amityville, NY – Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory recently congratulated the group of local high school and college students who completed their 2017 summer internships at his district office in Amityville.

ISLANDIA, NY - Looking to "RID” County Parks of illegal dumping, Suffolk officials today announced the launch of its newly created “Parks Watch” program that will provide greater citizen involvement in the protection of county owned public lands. &am...

(Smithtown, NY)…At the request of Suffolk County Legislator, Caitlin Beirne, who lives with her family in St. James and is a sophomore at St. Anthony’s High School, sang the national anthem to the cheers of the crowd. “I kno...

August 11, 2017 – On Friday afternoon, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) took part in a yearly picnic thrown by the Coca-Cola bottling company in the Hauppauge Industrial Park. Opened in 1990, this location has been responsible for distrib...

(Smithtown, NY)…Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta would like to thanks all of the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church and members of the community who came out in record numbers to donate their blood to benefit the blood banks maintained by Long Island...

August 8th, 2017 – On Tuesday night the Nesconset community gathered once again at the Nesconset Gazebo to get their share of music and camaraderie. This evening Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) introduced Completely Unchained, the premie...

Centereach, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn this week recognized Maclaine S. Greisch and Phil Keskes, both of Port Jefferson Station, on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout during their Court of Honor ceremony held at the Elks Lodge in Centereach.&...

Selden, NY – Hurricane season 2017 is upon us, and this year the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is predicting a 45% chance of above-normal activity. As such, Legislator Tom Muratore (R-Republican) would like to r...

Huntington, NY –Boy Scout Troop 78 recently celebrated their newest Eagle Scout, Nicholas Vizza, at his Court of Honor on Sunday, August 6th at the Halesite Fire Department. Suffolk County Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D was proud to be in at...

YAPHANK, NY – On Tuesday, August 1, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County to introduce a new patch program that teaches scouts about the importance of energy conservation, as part of the Science, Technolo...

August 1st, 2017 – On the first evening of August, the people of the Nesconset community gathered to see the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce and Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) present The New Millennium Jazz Band. The New Millennium Jazz Band is a 1...

(Smithtown, NY)… Paris Ray, who grew up in St. James and graduated from Smithtown High School East and this past May received her bachelor’s degree in song writing and composition from SUNY Purchase, thrilled the audience with her ren...

August 3, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy lauded the collection of the 1000th pint of blood donated under her watch at yesterday’s blood drive. Hosted by the New York Blood Center, the event was held outside the district office at the...

Port Jefferson, NY– Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn is partnering with Friends of Karen, a non-profit organization that provides emotional, financial and advocacy support for children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses and their famil...

(Smithtown, NY)…Through the Grace Music School in Fort Salonga, Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta recruited Isabella Benrubi to play the National Anthem on the violin prior to Southbound singing their country hits at the Smithtown Library&am...

East Setauket, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn joined the family and friends of new Eagle Scout Stephen Wagner during his Court of Honor on Saturday, July 15, 2017. For his community service project, the Troop 427 Eagle planned and cons...

July 22nd, 2017 – This last Saturday Legislator Kennedy (R-Nesconset) celebrated the 27th anniversary of the American’s with Disabilities Act with SILO. SILO, which stands for Suffolk Independent Living Organization is a group that enc...

July 25th, 2017 – On Saturday, AMVETs Post 48 in Ronkonkoma celebrated the service of Harold Chapman who served as National Commander of AMVETs with a Barbeque and recognition ceremony, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) along with other el...

July 25th, 2017 – On an unseasonably cool Tuesday night, Nesconset residents and other community members gathered at the Nesconset Gazebo to hear The 90’s Band bring them the sounds of Third Eye Blind, Alanis Morissette, The Cranberrie...

Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn this week honored the Ward Melville High School Patriots Boys Lacrosse team for its incredible 2017 season. The Patriots, led by Coach Jay Negus, finished its season by winning its ninth state ...

July 25th, 2017 – In 2008 Dr. Coyne, Chief Surgeon and Medical Director of the Suffolk County Police Department, incepted the Medical Crisis Action Team also known as MedCAT. This team, which is now made up of 28 Police Officers, is trained in A...

Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn recognized incoming Ward Melville High School Senior Danny Solomon for his international fencing successes during the Legislature’s July 25, 2017 meeting. Solomon, who earned a spot on the Unit...

July 18th, 2017 – The second concert of the Nesconset Summer Concert series was held last Tuesday night at the Nesconset gazebo, it was a warm humid night but the community came out in full force to see The Stanton Anderson Band play. Courtney S...

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, July 25th, 2017, Legislator Sarah Anker and presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory were joined by their colleagues and drug awareness and substance abuse professionals to announce an initiative to address the opiate epidem...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Members of the Suffolk County Legislature are expected to consider directing the county’s Department of Social Services to cease payments to public assistance recipients who are staying in housing owned, lea...

Amityville, NY: On Monday, July 17th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (R- Lindenhurst) attended a tour at GKN Aerospace with the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC). The tour took place at GKN’s location in Amityville and was attended...

Amityville, NY – Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory was on hand to congratulate and present a proclamation to Amityville resident Joseph LaManna at his Eagle Scout award ceremony, held Saturday, July 15 at the Amityvill...

(Smithtown, NY)…Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta is partnering with Father Sean Gann, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Kings Park, to host a blood drive on Thursday, August 3, from 1:30pm – 7:30pm at Travis Hall &nda...

(UNIONDALE – NY) –Legislators from Nassau and Suffolk County stood together outside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum today in a show of solidarity for bringing the New York Islanders hockey team back to Long Island.

Selden, NY – On Wednesday, July 12th Legislator Tom Muratore joined Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Kevin LaValle, VFW Commander John Rago and other community leaders for an unveiling of a Purple Heart parking space at...

WHAT: The Legislators of Suffolk and Nassau counties seeing the benefits of the New York Islanders returning to their home at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, are holding a joint press conference calling for the hockey team’s return to Long Island a...

(Smithtown, NY)…Songs in the Attic, a Billy Joel Tribute Band, opened the Smithtown Library’s Summer Concert Series which is held every Thursday at 8pm on the lawn of the main library in Smithtown through August 17. Each Thursday a lo...

(Smithtown, NY)…Established in 1995, Hungry for Music is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding opportunities in music for all children. Since its inception, Hungry for Music has placed more than 10,000 instruments into the hands of as...

July 6, 2017 – This past Thursday, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) hosted a blood drive in conjunction with the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps in Commack. The blood drive took place from 3 p.m to 8 p.m. and received seventy-four pints...

SHOREHAM, NY – On Tuesday, July 4th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Village of Shoreham at their annual Independence Day celebration. The holiday began with a parade through the village and included festivities that lasted throughout the...

Riverhead, N.Y. - Journalist and investigative reporter Karl Grossman was honored at the June 20, 2017 General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature for his 50 plus year career and to celebrate the establishment of the Karl Grossman Research ...

Hauppauge, NY: Members of the Suffolk County Legislature joined the Long Island Farm Bureau (LIFB), farmers and advocates of the agricultural community in support of a Home Rule message which was passed earlier today by Suffolk lawmakers. &n...

WHAT: Members of the Suffolk County Legislature are expected to approve a Home Rule Message at next Tuesday’s General Meeting of the Legislature which requests the State of New York enact legislation to protect farming in Suffolk County.

Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski, who represents residents of the First Legislative District living in Southold, Riverhead and eastern Brookhaven, has been named chair of the Legislature’s Capital Budget Working Group. Legislator Krupski ha...

At the April 25th General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, members of the legislative body voted to approve Introductory Resolution 2083-2016, an amendment to the laws governing the Board of Ethics, which was introduced by Bridget Fleming to imp...

NORTH FORK, NY– Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski (D-Southold) joined Majority Leader and new Parks & Recreation Committee Chair, Legislator Kara Hahn (D- Setauket) on a tour of County owned parklands on the North Fork from Riverhead to Or...

Legislator Al Krupski has voiced his strong objection to a proposed Suffolk County Local Law that would, if enacted, hinder free speech and the right to peacefully assembly in any town or village which falls under the jurisdiction of the Suffolk County Po...

On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming paid a visit to New York State officials at the Capitol Building in Albany to advocate for funding for Suffolk County’s public transportation system during state budget discu...

On February 17, 2017 Legislator Bridget Fleming and the Southampton Town Conservation Board visited the site of an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, the Eljen Geotextile Sand Filter (GSF), on the occasion of an inspection by the Suffolk County Departmen...

Two important parcels of land located off Main Road in the hamlet of Jamesport recently came closer to being protected from development when the landowner accepted an offer from Suffolk County to preserve the properties in perpetuity. Over the years, nume...

HAUPPAGUE, N.Y. – Alongside a crowd of supporters so large the press conference had to be moved from the lobby to the auditorium, Suffolk legislators unveiled a maneuver to explore the possibility of building a drag strip in the county....

The Environment, Planning and Agricultural (EPA) Committee of the Suffolk County Legislature will be discussing legislation under consideration which aims to re-establish landowner’s faith in the Suffolk County Farmland Preservation Program. The...